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While doing our best to search out a wide variety of pies for reviewing, we can't help but notice that the ocean is vast and there are plenty more pies in the sea. So that's where you come in.

Maybe you're a fan of pies too and just want to recommend a great pie? Maybe you are in the luxurious position of owning a pie selling establishment? Whoever you are, if you have pies to suggest, please don't hesitate to mention them below and we will do our best to add them to our repertoire.

Or maybe you've just eaten a pie and want to give it a review yourself. Well this space is for you too.

(Note: Pies may need to be independently trialled by a registered pierateer before being added to the full blog listings - yes, okay, this is really just an excuse for us to eat more pies - but we value the time and effort put in to help us in our quest for pie-fection!)

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at the birth of our first child, we have experienced a range of culinary delights, including several pies. One, however, stood out as worth of a full review from the experts at Pierate. This was the Ragley Estate Steak and Kidney pie. Billed as 'Handmade in Warwickshire', this provided a real treat for us last night. All elements were first class, from the succulent steak, moderate amounts of kidney, excellent gravy and delicate puff pastry casing. I can't claim to have your breadth of pie tasting expertise, but I am northern and was therefore born with a discerning pie palate. It was a gift, so I don't know how to source such a pie, but it came from Mrs Mullen, Rob, so I'm sure she could direct you...

Also, I'm always driving past Mad O'Rourke's pie factory in Tipton. Surely worth a look for the pierateers? Is it as mad and Irish as the name suggests? Do they cook the pies, or just manufacture them in their factory?

These were my thoughts. Great pun, but they don't do pies. I took this up with the Greggs Twitter account - apparently in some regions they do mince and onion pie, and macaroni pie - although I can't find any evidence of the former, and the latter looks more like a quiche than anything.

I have to recommend Mr Kew's pies from Norfolk. They are the best pies I have ever had and also have a very interesting range. When I was last in the UK I was lucky enough to meet the founder in a pub and he was a passionate piemaker!! Really something I would love to see your rating of!!!

Ignoring the vast field of pork pies, the one that I'd prompt you towards is, strangely, Peyton and Byrne. It's totally wrong that a maker of poncy cakes down that London should turn out a fine pie but whatever the red meat pie they have on offer, it's always fantastic, be it steak and onion, venison, or whatever. The pastry is buttery and gorgeous, the gravy always thick and tasty and the meat tender and often perfectly pink.

Hopetoun Farm Shop are launching a brand new range of meat pies this weekend made with their own beef from their estate. Paul Hollywood included them in his latest Pies and Puds series so the shop decided to make their own! I know they'd love a review :-) It's located 12 miles West of Edinburgh.

Anyone finding themselves travelling North on the M5 should stop at Gloucester Services between J12 & 11 - It's a proper farm shop and sells some really great PIES.Southbound Gloucester Services is due to open this summer.

Have eaten pies in just about every town in England but, the crusty topped lean steak filled monster I have recently tucked into at a pub in Hampshire was the best I have ever eaten. Keeping it a secret for now but longing to repeat the experience.

The steak and ale pie at The Craven Arms in Skipton is truly sublime. The gravy was to die for and the meat succulent to the max. Served with beef dripping fried chips and yorkshire caviar (mushy peas) it just doesn't get any better. Do yourself a favour!http://www.craven-cruckbarn.co.uk/index.htm

Betty Pie Co in the Isle of Man. Ace pies with low food miles.served from a cool vintage car lite case ta caravan. Made pretty much 100% from stuff grown or reared on the Island like rare breed laughtan sheep and they are the bomb!! So tasty!!!

Lime Tree Pantry of Ollerton Nottinghamshire - Beef and Stilton: Beef and a drop of the black stuff (Guiness): Steak and Kidney. The best pies ever. Pastry melts in the mouth - excellent quality meat and no gristle. I buy / stock up, at the place where they are made, even though is a 34 mile round trip. I highly recommend these pies.

Thornecliffe Farm Shop in Emley, near Wakefield serve a small range of pies which are delicious. Our favourite are the crème of Chicken and the Steak and Kidney. Full of plenty of meat and gravy with great pastry. Would love to see your review of these!

Jones PiesI've not seen them down south and only came across them whilst studying in York. Many people have recommended them to me and I've got to say, they're veryyyyyyyy good. They also come in many versions (caramelised onion/stilton/sweet chili jam/Caribbean pork pies as well as steak/chicken etc). I've had you're top rated pies and i honestly think that some of these might be better.Love the blog by the way, have found it very informative.

Have you tried Young Vegan's Pie and Mash?! London's first completely vegan pie and mash shop in Camden Lock Market!! Rich, flaky pastry with intensely flavoursome fillings, all topped with creamy mash and the best gravy I've ever tasted!! Honestly don't miss put on this pie - this is something special! You can also catch them at Hackney Downs market every Saturday.